The Comparative Analysis :
VW Eos 1.6 FSI (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
€ 26,900
€ 45,200
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Eos 1.6 FSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Golf Convertible R.
Eos 1.6 FSI
Golf Convertible R
56.8
70.5
79.1
55.3
70.2
80.5
70.5 in
Width
70.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.8 in
Height
55.3 in
101.5
173.5
101.5
168
173.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Eos 1.6 FSI
Golf Convertible R
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.33 %
General
Eos 1.6 FSI
Golf Convertible R
1F
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Eos 1.6 FSI
Golf Convertible R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*BLF*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Eos 1.6 FSI
113 hp
261 hp
Golf Convertible R
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Eos 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible R
Performance
Eos 1.6 FSI
Golf Convertible R
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Eos 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible R
▶ REPLAY
30.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 lb/hp
Eos 1.6 FSI
30.12 lb/hp
13.63 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Eos 1.6 FSI
Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Eos 1.6 FSI
31 mpg
29 mpg
Golf Convertible R
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
38 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
417 mi
Eos 1.6 FSI
450 mi
417 mi
Golf Convertible R
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
155.3 kWh
Eos 1.6 FSI
144 kWh
155.3 kWh
Golf Convertible R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Eos 1.6 FSI
Golf Convertible R
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
